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Company veteran Joel Kuusman to manage US operation and technical services
The 48-year-old succeeds Myong Joong (Tino) Choi, who returns to Kumho’s Korean HQ
Tenure ended after less than three years, despite “well-managed and well-positioned” acquisitions
TJ Higgins tasked to ‘shape the company’s future’ as the chief global officer for business and digital strategy
US major compounder has named Suresh Swaminathan as its new president to succeed William Murray, who is retiring after 41 years with the company.
Trinseo SA has announced several changes to its executive leadership, as part of a strategy to realign its organisation around a “global functional structure.”
London – Apollo Tyres Ltd has announced a recruitment drive for its Greenfield facility soon to be built at Gyöngyöshalász, Hungary.
In the first round, according to the company,
Falken Tyre Europe, the European affiliate of Japanese tire manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd, has appointed Shingo Sakashita to its board.
Concord, Massachuset —Vibram USA, a subsidiary of Italy-based Vibram SpA., has appointed a new chief marketing officer and North American sales manager, both effective immediately.
Medina, Ohio — Shandong Linglong Tire Co Ltd. has hired John Hagan as chief operating officer (COO) for its Linglong Americas Inc division, with a liaison office in Medina.
Cologne, Germany – Lanxess has appointed Michael Pontzen as a member of the board of management effective 1 April, the company announced 17 March. Pontzen, who will assume the role of chief financial officer (CFO) at the speciality chemicals company, currently heads Lanxess’ corporate controlling group function.
Nashville, Tennessee — Recently renamed Carlstar Group LLC has appointed John Salvatore, a retired executive with BASF Construction Chemicals, as CEO.
Brussels – Kumho Tire Europe has appointed Charles Kim as its president, Kumho, the Korean company has announced.
Prague – Mitas International has appointed Milan Šindelář as its sales director, Mitas announced27 Feb. He takes over from Jaroslav Musil who is retiring after 17 years with Mitas.